71: Chapter 3 Hidden Traps_2 71: Chapter 3 Hidden Traps_2 “What are you talking about?” Ferguson Xu appeared behind Liu Zhenhan like a ghost, the surrounding children all stuck out their tongues, bowed slightly in respect and scurried into their rooms, shutting their doors behind them.
“Have you decided?” Liu Zhenhan asked directly.
“Your conditions are too harsh.” Ferguson Xu’s face twisted, “The Golden Figures are the greatest assurance of our safety on this journey.
If I give them to you, what will I do upon my return?
For your sake, I’ve offended the powerful Seia Sea Kingdom, you can’t be so absolute.
Moreover, you drift on the sea and I saved you, shouldn’t there be some reciprocity?”
“Did I ask you to save me?
Who gnawed my raft like it was sugar cane?
I haven’t even asked you for compensation yet, how can you shift the blame onto me?
I don’t mind if you search for the elixir of immortality slowly.” Liu Zhenhan scoffed, “There’s plenty of time, you can live another thirty to fifty years, take your time to find it, there’s no need to rush.”
“Silent Mage!” When Ferguson Xu heard about the elixir of immortality, his lips trembled.
He persisted, “Are you not even slightly tempted?
The terms I offer are already very rich!
You’ve seen Ning Yu’s beauty, having such a beautiful Eastern Sea Clan female illusionist as a concubine, even the Yunqin Emperor of the past didn’t have such good fortune!”
“How is that possible?” Liu Zhenhan responded with a disbelieving laugh.
“Well, if you don’t believe it, that’s fine.
In our Yunqin Empire, the status of illusionists is the same as yours, the Silent Mage.
I suppose in your Bimon Kingdom, no king would dare to force a female mage serving the God of War into his harem, would they?”
“Using your own sister as a bargaining chip for a trade, don’t you find yourself despicable?” Liu Zhenhan’s loathing for this old man was growing, and it was clearly evident on his face.
“For the sake of obtaining the elixir, all sacrifices are worth it.
To be honest with you, long ago when our ancestors set sail, why did they bring so many people with them?
That’s because our ancestors didn’t have much faith in the Cardiel Warriors.
These people were initially intended for sacrificial offerings to appease the sea.
It’s these tools and the sacrifice of countless Cardiel warriors that got us safely to the Western Continent.” Ferguson Xu said with a wicked smile.
“Obi Schlachy!” Liu Zhenhan took a sharp intake of breath.
He hadn’t expected such an ethereal man could utter such vile words so casually.
“Of course, only we who hold high positions are privy to such information,” Ferguson Xu added.
“How many sacrifices have you made along the way?” Liu Zhenhan glanced at him, hands clenched tightly into fists.
“We haven’t used any yet.
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Furthermore, we’ve navigated from the public sea areas, so we haven’t had the need to use these sacrifices.” Ferguson Xu said with a laugh.
“I think the Sea Clan might be despicable, but you and your ancestors are even more so.” Liu Zhenhan unclenched his fists and declared.
“Everything has a price, especially considering our goal is so distant and unattainable.” Ferguson Xu responded calmly.
“Do you believe that I may not trade with you?” Liu Zhenhan stared at him, with an elevated stance, his icy gaze was as piercing as the harpoon held by the Panta warriors.
“I don’t believe so.” Ferguson Xu maintained his placid expression: “Silent Mage!
Think about it, a Clam People beauty illusionist, and a Mermaid Princess, both would be yours!
If you’re a real man, give it some thought!
Don’t you have any temptations?
A Mermaid beauty of the Western Sea imperial lineage, who after being with her first man, could present a domain barrier as a gift to her partner.
This is a blessing granted by their sea gods Neptune and Amphitrite, which is even more beneficial compared to your Fox Tribe women who can cleanse negative statuses.
Maybe there will be unexpected gains!
Additionally, the Mermaid herself possesses the power of a water element mage and a domain barrier force, which would greatly enhance your status!
Think about it, my Silent Mage!”
Ferguson Xu’s eyes sparkled with an unusual light, his tone held an indescribable charm, this voice seemed to possess a magic that could draw out the deepest temptations from people’s hearts.
“Enough with the useless talk!
To say that I’m not tempted would be a lie, I am tempted!
But I have principles!
I won’t act like a robber, depriving others of their rights!
Moreover…” Liu Zhenhan’s gaze flickered strangely, “I want to tell you, it’s best not to play your hypnosis tricks on me.”
“You…” Ferguson Xu looked at him in surprise, mouth agape, as if he was seeing this Bimon for the first time.
“Toying with people’s minds is my specialty too, forgot to tell you.” Liu Zhenhan grinned.
“What kind of Silent Mage are you!” Ferguson Xu wailed.
You don’t even know that!
Dragon Silent Mage!” Liu Zhenhan announced arrogantly before turning around, “Everything you said was mere illusion.
Come talk to me when you’ve thought it through.
I’m very hungry, bring me something to eat.
Don’t play tricks in the food, I’ve undergone strict poison detection training, don’t force me to turn against you.”
“You’ll turn against me?” Ferguson Xu’s face suddenly contorted into a horrifying expression, “Really??”